Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: Recent submissions
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On "musculoskeletal physical therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Is telerehabilitation the answer?" Turolla A, Rossettini G, Viceconti A, Palese A, Geri T. Phys Ther. 2020;100:1260-1264
( Oxford University Press , 2020 , Other)The telerehabilitation article by Turolla et al published under advance access states that the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) “has recommended that its member organizations postpone treatments considered ... -
Motor Control Exercises Compared to Strengthening Exercises for Upper- And Lower-Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
( Oxford University Press , 2021 , Article Review)The purpose of this review was to compare the efficacy of motor control exercises (MCEs) to strengthening exercises for adults with upper- or lower-extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Methods: Electronic searches ... -
Commonly used clinical criteria following ACL reconstruction including time from surgery and isokinetic limb symmetry thresholds are not associated with between-limb loading deficits during running
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)ObjectivesWe included objective measures of gait and functional assessments to examine their associations in athletes who had recently commenced running after ACL reconstruction. DesignCross-sectional. SettingSports medicine. ... -
Participant characteristics are poorly reported in exercise trials in tendinopathy: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)ObjectiveTo evaluate the reporting of eligibility criteria and baseline participant characteristics in randomised controlled trials investigating the effects of exercise interventions in tendinopathy. MethodsRandomised ... -
Core competencies for physiotherapists working with refugees: a scoping review
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)ObjectiveTo summarise the existing knowledge base that can inform the development of a core competency profile for physiotherapists to support and deliver rehabilitation services to refugees. MethodIn this scoping review, ... -
Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the king’s Parkinson’s disease pain scale
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Purpose: Pain in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a highly prevalent non-motor symptom occurring in this population. The King’s PD Pain Scale (KPPS) was developed to assess pain in people with PD. This study aimed to provide a ... -
The effect of physical exercise on anxiety in people with parkinson's disease: A systematic review of randomized control trials
( IOS Press , 2023 , Article)BACKGROUND: Anxiety is a prominent disabling non-motor neuropsychiatric complication of Parkinson's disease (PD). Pharmacological treatments for PD and anxiety have drug interactions and negative side effects. Therefore, ... -
Oxford consensus on primary cam morphology and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: Part 2 - Research priorities on conditions affecting the young person's hip
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2023 , Article)Introduction Primary cam morphology is highly prevalent in many athlete populations, causing debilitating hip osteoarthritis in some. Existing research is mired in confusion partly because stakeholders have not agreed on ... -
Lipid profile in Parkinson's disease: The potential role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)BackgroundParkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease manifested as increased tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is essential for neurocognitive function. ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of a comprehensive education on low back pain treatment outcomes: A controlled clinical study.
( SAGE Publications , 2022 , Article)To investigate the effect of integrating an individualized, evidence-based low back pain comprehensive education package on low back pain treatment outcomes. Single-blind, controlled clinical study using the alternate ... -
This is the day your life must surely change [11] Prioritising behavioural change in musculoskeletal practice
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Other)Behavioural change is the modification or transformation of behaviour. Health behaviour has been defined as, ‘any activity undertaken for the purpose of preventing or detecting disease or for improving health and wellbeing’ ... -
Region-specific Exercises vs General Exercises in the Management of Spinal and Peripheral Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review With Meta-analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
( W.B. Saunders , 2021 , Article Review)Objective: To compare the efficacy of region-specific exercises to general exercises approaches for adults with spinal or peripheral musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Data Sources: Electronic searches were conducted up ... -
Providing value-based care as a physiotherapist
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Despite millions spent in research funding, studies, and guidelines, outcomes involving musculoskeletal care continue to decline. The purpose of this Viewpoint is to describe value-based care and to suggest ... -
International physical therapists consensus on clinical descriptors for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A Delphi study
( Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia , 2022 , Article)Background: There is a lack of standardized criteria for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). Objective: To identify the most relevant clinical descriptors for diagnosing RCRSP. Methods: A Delphi study ... -
Should We Provide a Clinical Diagnosis for People with Shoulder Pain? Absolutely, Maybe, Never! The Ongoing Clinical Debate Between Leavers and Retainers
( Physiotherapy New Zealand , 2022 , Other)When trauma results in a fracture of one of the shoulder bones, or a dislocation of one of the shoulder joints, providing a diagnosis is acceptable practice. Similarly, providing a diagnosis for the person seeking an ... -
Exercise as effective as surgery in improving quality of life, disability, and pain for large to massive rotator cuff tears: A systematic review & meta-analysis
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Questions: To report the characteristics of exercise interventions and ascertain their effectiveness compared to surgery on quality of life, disability, and pain for people with large to massive rotator cuff tendon tears ... -
The Elephant in the Room: Too Much Medicine in Musculoskeletal Practice
( Movement Science Media , 2019 , Article)Too much medicine burdens health care systems and deprives societies of resources. Overcoming too much medicine requires stakeholders (patients, clinicians, educators, health care funders, media, policy makers, industry, ... -
An update of systematic reviews examining the effectiveness of conservative physical therapy interventions for subacromial shoulder pain
( Movement Science Media , 2020 , Article Review)OBJECTIVE: To update a systematic review published in 2013 that focused on evaluating the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of physical therapy, including exercise, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and combined ... -
Role of the kinetic chain in shoulder rehabilitation: Does incorporating the trunk and lower limb into shoulder exercise regimes influence shoulder muscle recruitment patterns? Systematic review of electromyography studies
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article Review)Objective To investigate the influence of trunk and lower limb motion on electromyography (EMG) muscle activity and recruitment patterns around the shoulder. Design Systematic review. Data sources MEDLINE, CINAHL, PEDro, ... -
It is time to put special tests for rotator cuff-related shoulder pain out to pasture
( Movement Science Media , 2020 , Article)Abstract Synopsis “Special tests” for rotator cuff–related shoulder pain (RCRSP) have passed their sell-by date. In this Viewpoint, we outline fundamental flaws in the validity of these tests and their proposed ability ...